ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
on June 15, 2005
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency held a Regular Business
Meeting on June 15, 2005 at 999 Flatbush Avenue, Kingston, NY.
Roll Call for the Regular Board Meeting was at 2:00pm.
The following Board members were present: Kevin Roberts (left
at 3:50pm), Catherine Nilsen (arrived at 3:00pm), James Craven
and Dennis Helm. Arnold Bernardini was absent.
Also present was: Charles P. Shaw, Executive Director; Frank
Tomaseski, Controller; Stephen J. Wing, Esq., Agency Counsel;
Kelly Utter, Executive Secretary; Mike Bemis, Director of Operations
and Safety; Frank LaVardera, CHA; Laura Petit, Office Manager
and Andrew Ghiorse, Recycling/Compliance Officer. Tracey Bartels,
Environmental Committee was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT – No Public Comment was
given
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION to approve the Minutes of the May 24,
2005 Board Meeting was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by James
Craven. Three in favor. None opposed. Two absent (Nilsen, Bernardini).
COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Special Budget Workshop was scheduled for Wednesday, June
29, 2005 at 3:00pm.
The next Regular Monthly Business Meeting was scheduled for
Wednesday, July, 13, 2005.
The Proposed 2006 Budget Presentation to the Environmental
Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 5:00pm.
GENERAL REPORTS
The Board received and reviewed the MSW Tonnage Report, Recycling
Tonnage Report and the Leachate Collection Report for January
thru May, 2005.
The Board received and reviewed the Treasures Report for January
thru April, 2005
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Board Workshop - Charlie Shaw discussed with
the Board the proposed amendments to the 5-Year Capital Plan
and discussed the 2006 Proposed Operating Budget;
Board Notification - Charlie Shaw notified
the Board that the Inspection of the MRF by NYS DEC in connection
with the $2,000,000 Recycling Grant had been done. This clears
the way for the release of the funds to the Agency.
Board Notification - Frank Tomaseski notified
the Board that the Recycling Coordinator and Education Grant
application has been filed and approved by NYS DEC;
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION to enter into Executive Session at
3:05pm for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining Negotiations
under the Taylor Law was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by
James Craven. Four in favor. None opposed. One Absent (Bernardini).
MOTION to enter into Regular Session at 5:00pm
was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine Nilsen. Three
in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Bernardini, Roberts).
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Resolution No. 1949 - Re: Approving Collective
Bargaining Agreement Between the Ulster County Resource Recovery
Agency and Local 445, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
and Amending the 2005 Budget to Fund Said Agreement; (PULLED)
Board Notification - Mike Bemis notified the
Board of the status of the Flood Damage Disposal Project with
the Town of Ulster;
OLD BUSINESS
EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
Board Notification - Charlie Shaw and Mike
Bemis notified the Board that the response letter from Daewoo
is on hand and they rejected the Agency’s request for
assistance.
Board Notification - Charlie Shaw and Mike
Bemis notified the Board of the need to replace a Wheeled Loader.
The Board agreed that the Agency should go out for quotes /
Bids.
REGIONAL TRANSFER STATION PROJECTS:
Board Discussion - Frank LaVardera and Mike
Bemis notified the Board that the New Paltz Transfer Station
Tipping Floor Repair project should proceed ASAP. The Board
agreed that CHA should Draft the specs and the Agency should
seek quotes for the work;
C & D PROCESSING AND DIVERSION PROJECT
Board Discussion - The Board discussed the
C & D Grinding to produce Alternate Daily Cover, Task Order
No. 72 and C & D Processing Facility Alternatives.
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
MOTION to Adjourn the June 15, 2005 meeting
at 5:40pm was made by Dennis Helm and seconded by Catherine
Nilsen. Three in favor. None opposed. Two Absent (Bernardini,
Roberts)
MOTION to approve the above transcribed Minutes
of the June 15, 2005 Board Meeting was made by James Craven
seconded by Catherine Nilsen .
Vote: Aye 5 Nay 0 Absent 0 Date: July 18, 2005
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